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CLEAN-OUT TOOL
Neveruseyour handsto clearacloggedchuteassembly.Shut
offengineand remainbehindhandlesuntilall movingpartshave
stoppedbeforeusingthe clean-outtool to clearthe chute assembly.
Thechute clean-outtool is convenientlyfastenedto the rearof the
augerhousingwith a mountingclip. Shouldsnowand ice become
lodgedin thechute assemblyduringoperation,proceedas followsto
safelycleanthechute assemblyand chute opening:
1. Releaseboththe AugerControland the DriveControl.
2. Stopthe engineby removingthe ignitionkey.
3. Removethe clean-outtoolfromthe clip whichsecuresit to the
rearof the augerhousing.
4. Use the shovel-shapedendof theclean-outtool to dislodgeand
scoopany snowand icewhich hasformedin andnearthechute
assembly.
5. Refastenthe clean-outtool to the mountingclip on the rear of
theauger housing,reinsertthe ignitionkey and startthe snow
thrower'sengine.
6. Whilestandingin the operator'sposition(behindthesnow
thrower),engagethe auger controlfora fewsecondsto clear any
remainingsnowand ice from thechute assembly.
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
Read,understand,and followall instructionsand warningson the
machineand in this manualbeforeoperating.
Oil
The unitwasshippedwith oil inthe engine.Checkoil levelbeforeeach
operationto ensureadequateoil in the engine.Forfurtherinstructions,
referto the stepson page 16.
1. Removethe dipstickfromthe oil fill.
2. Checkand makesurethat the levelof oil is upto the FULLmark
onthe dipstick.
3. If the oil levelis not upto FULL,pour fresh motoroil (5W-30,with
a minimumclassificationof SF/SG/SH/SJ)slowlythroughthe
opening.Replaceoil fill dipstickandcheckoil levelagain.
Gasoline
• Storegasolineinaclean,approvedcontainerand keepthecap in
placeon the container.
• Makesurethatthe containerfromwhichyoupourthe gasolineis
cleanand freefrom rust or otherforeignparticles.
Useextremecarewhen handlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremely
flammableand thevaporsare explosive.Neverfuelthe machine
indoorsor whilethe engine is hotor running.Extinguishcigarettes,
cigars,pipesand othersourcesof ignition.
Alwaysfill the fuel tank outdoorsand usea funnelor spoutto
preventspilling.
• Fillfuel tank with clean,fresh,unleadedgasolinewitha minimum
of 85 octane.Freshfuel preventsgumfromforminginthe fuel
systemor on essentialcarburetorparts.Purchasefuelin a
quantitythat can be usedwithin30 days.
• Neverfill the fuel tank completely.Fillthe tankto within1-1/2"
fromthe top to providespacefor expansionof fuel.
• Makesureto wipeoff anyspilledfuel beforestartingthe engine.
STARTING THE ENGINE
1. Makecertainboththe augercontrol anddrivecontrolarein the
disengaged(released)position.
2. Insertignitionkeyinto slot.Makesure it snapsinto place.Do not
attemptto turn the key.
NOTE: Theenginecannotstartwithoutthe keyis fully insertedintothe
ignitionswitch.
Electric Starter
Determinethat yourhome'swiringis a three-wiregroundedsystem.
Aska licensedelectricianif you arenotcertain.
The optionalelectricstarteris equippedwith a groundedthree-wire
powercordand plug,and is designedto operateon 120volt AC
householdcurrent.It mustbe usedwith a properlygroundedthree-
prongreceptacleat all timesto avoidthe possibilityof electricshock.
Followall instructionscarefullyprior to operatingtheelectricstarter.
DONOTuse electricstarterin the rain.
Ifyou havea groundedthree-prongreceptacle,proceedas follows:
1. Plugthe extensioncord intothe outletlocatedon the engine's
surface.Plugthe otherend of extensioncord intoa three-prong
120-volt,grounded,AC outletina well-ventilatedarea.
2. Rotatechokecontrolto CHOKEI Jl position.
3. Ifit is 15°For higherpushprimertwotimes,if below15°F,push
primerfourtimes.
4. PushStopswitchto ON position.
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